Our 1917 home had plenty of character but a serious lack of storage, especially for books and our ever expanding collection of National Geographic magazines. These built ins are not only practical but also make the room seem much more lived in. Bonus? Guests always comment that they look like...

A look at our living room from a few different angles along with some of the inspiration for the colors in the room. We painted the walls a warm cream color, the trim bright white. We added the built in shelves as well as crown molding. Our coffee table was $10 at a thrift store and painted black....